Forensic Engineer – Melbourne

- $95K total package + phone and laptop / Vehicle
- Varied work across inspections, forensic reporting and residential design
- Steady pipeline with a national consultancy

The company My client is a national structural and geotechnical engineering consultancy with more than 40 years in the industry and offices in four states. They’re a one-stop shop for builders, covering design and documentation through to inspections and certification. They work with some of the country’s best-known residential builders, and they’re certified as a Outstanding Place to Work.

The role This is a hands-on role for an engineer who likes variety. You’ll split your time between site inspections, forensic investigations and certified structural design. You’ll also be the technical go-to for internal teams and help develop the junior engineers coming through. The work is steady, the projects are varied, and you’ll get good support along the way.

What you’ll be doing

- Inspecting damaged buildings and reporting on what you find.
- Writing causation reports for insurers.
- Carrying out structural inspections of commercial buildings.




- Reviewing commercial solar panel installations.
- Designing wall removals and other residential structural alterations.
- Giving clear technical and forensic advice to clients and internal teams.
- Reviewing other engineers’ work for accuracy, quality and compliance.
- Building lasting client relationships.
- Mentoring and guiding junior engineers.

What you’ll bring

- A degree in civil or structural engineering.
- At least 4 years’ experience.
- Solid working knowledge of the BCA and Australian Standards.
- Custom residential design experience, including sub-floors, raft slabs and stick-framed roofs.
- A current Australian driver’s licence.

What’s in it for you? You’ll get competitive pay, a phone and laptop, real career development and leadership that’s open and supportive. If you enjoy working out why buildings fail as much as designing them, this role is worth a conversation. Call Garry on 0405 207 772 for a confidential chat, email your CV to [email protected], or click apply.

📌 Forensics Engineer (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne